Hi Steve. I'm sorry to hear that your mother has MDS. You are doing exactly the right thing by seeking information. It's very likely that members here can help you learn to understand the medical terminology you are hearing.

You may not often meet people over the Internet who have heard of Placerville, California, but since one of my family members used to live in Placerville I've been to the town many times!

Since this is a "say hello" thread, I suggest that you start a new thread in the MDS forum if you have specific questions about your mother's treatment choices. If you do, please mention her age, since that can be an important factor when choosing the best treatment option.

If you have questions specifically about Vidaza, we also have a Drug Treatments forum.